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      REI

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      REI reviews

      3.6

      64% would recommend to a friend

      (4,365 total reviews)
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      Mary Beth Laughton

      38% approve of CEO

      34% positive business outlook

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      REI has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 4,365 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The REI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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      4.0
      Dec 4, 2012

      Great place to work, but still retail

      Cashier
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The people who work at REI are all great, and treat each other with respect. The pro-deals on most gear are pretty unbeatable. There are also a lot of opportunities to be part of the larger REI community, with staff trips, picnics, etc.

      Cons

      The pay isn't very good--not really enough to live on in Boston. I also found that there was a lack of training that would have made the job easier--just because you work mostly in one department doesn't mean it's not helpful to be trained in the other departments. Customers can't tell the difference between one green vest and another.

      4.0
      Dec 3, 2012

      Great culture, still retail

      Customer service specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      REI places great emphasis on work/life balance, offers great discounts, and generally has an open culture that fosters teamwork. They are a great to work for as an employee who needs an accommodation plan. The gear discount is the biggest benefit of working in retail there.

      Cons

      Availability requirements for regular employment requires weekends (at least Saturday or Sunday). The revolving door aspect, while a feature of all retail creates a feeling of being disposable. Can feel at times like the corporate office looks down on the retail side.

      4.0
      Dec 1, 2012

      Better than average benefits, good place overall

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Good Benefits- health, dental, life insurance, FSA, they'll pay 50% on mass transit pass (vanpools, bus, light rail etc); good discounts on gear, training opportunities available; guaranteed retirement contributions -They promote from within. I started as a cashier, became a manager and now work in the HQ -Great coworkers! -They value diversity

      Cons

      -I don't think they pay store employees enough -Hard to get new ideas through- there is a lot of old ways of thinking -Work life balance is valued more in some areas of the company than others

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